WC Qualifying South America

José Pekerman Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado are among those to miss out on Colombia's final friendly before World Cup qualification begins.

Lionel Messi called time on his Argentina career following the Copa America Centenario loss, but Oscar Ruggeri hopes he can be talked back.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Philippe Coutinho has been laid low by a back injury and illness for Liverpool this season but Brazil coach Tite says he is now fully fit.

Sergio Aguero Argentina face Chile in Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero available once again.

Roberto Martinez There were new men in charge for Argentina, Belgium, England, Italy and Spain over the past week. Who shone and who has work to do?

Angel Di Maria Angel Di Maria almost followed Lionel Messi into Argentina retirement after the Copa America Centenario.

FIFA has punished five nations in Central and South America following homophobic chants in recent World Cup qualifiers.

Ezequiel Lavezzi Argentina and Brazil shared the points at El Monumental in Buenos Aires after drawing 1-1.

Edgardo Bauza Edgardo Bauza was unhappy after Argentina suffered a surprise loss to Paraguay in qualifying.